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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

14

Christmas Music Broadcast Delights Logan City

Logan residents enjoy evening chimes and carol singing broadcast from St. Matthew Lutheran Church amplifiers. Choirs from Logan area churches perform Monday through Saturday 6 30 to 7 00 p m with range claimed up to two miles extending beyond the city.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Luther Heyde Ralph Poston Dale Engle Harry Shaw Trinity Lutheran Choir St. Johns Catholic Church United Brethren Choir Presbyterian Choir St. Matthew Lutheran Choir

Logan Scouts Win Awards

Logan Troop 99 sponsored by Logan Methodist Church earned the Hocking District flag for three months after leading in advancement since the last court of honor. John Clark is scoutmaster. many boys advanced, with awards across troops 23 99 153 204 and 209 including first and second class ranks and several merit badges.

Logan Logan Methodist Church Hocking Harley Meyer Committee On Scout Advancement John Clark Columbus Central Ohio Hocking County Mr. Meyer Haydenville Roy Crothers Richard Matheny Richard Wyskiver Edwin Linebarger Roy Thompson J. H. Clark Tommy Grooms Harold Brimner Charles Rauch Karl Schmitter Jack Lee Harold Grimmer Mark Lohr Jack Kinser W. D._ Braddock Roger Chute Otto Hartman Dick Warner Dick Brown Victor Nixon Dick Frasure Kenneth Price Roy Kelch Ray Kelch Homer Mason Charles Eberst Frank Weiland James Crabbe James McGonagle Merit Hadges Pat Donahue Edward Francis James Moorehead Robert Savings

Area Unemployment Office To Open Soon

Logan reports arrangements for a district unemployment office serving Hocking and Vinton counties. The AmBrose Hotel building will host the office with cards available December 27 to 31. A McArthur scheduling station is planned for December 31. Frank G. Brown leads the setup after a Columbus training session.

Logan Frank G. Brown Hocking Vinton County Ambrose Hotel Worthington Park McArthur Brown Columbus Tee

Real Shot 15 Year Old Logan Boy Excels in Trap Shoots

Logan resident Jack Farbearn, 15, returned from Sugar Grove Gun Club with four turkeys and four match wins. He scored 46 of 50, following a career that began at age 11. He is the son of Sheriff Joe Farbearn and his wife and competes with men without handicaps.

Logan Jack Farbearn Sugar Grove Jack Sheriff Joe Farbearn

Father Fined for School Attendance Violations

Logan Pearl Wray of Falls Township faced Magistrate Frank St. Clair on a charge of failing to send his children to school. He pled guilty, receiving a $10 fine plus costs. Complaint was filed by Attendance Officer Carl C. Poling. Wray is among the few brought before court this year for nonattendance.

Logan Pearl Wray Falls Township Frank St. Clair Carl C. Poling Wray

Toy Distribution Planned After City Firemen Check

Logan firemen finished inspection of donated toys numbering about 700 for distribution to roughly 325 children. Two trucks will be used with Santa Claus to begin rounds by 9 p m Saturday night visiting homes listed to ensure gifts reach families by Christmas morning. Many locals visited the firehouse to view the toys and praised the firefighters.

Logan Santa Claus

Concrete Pour Underway at New Water Works Pump House

Logan reports concrete was poured today for the foundation and first floor of the pump house at the new well. The arrival of the pump and equipment is expected within two weeks and completion will follow upon receipt.

Logan

Mansfield Will Meet Logan's Chieftains

Mansfield Madison High School travels for a holiday game with Logan Chieftains coached by Tom Bender. Al Fendrick leads the visiting squad, with past football ties between coaches noted. McArthur High School plays the night before as part of the visit, set for December 31.

Logan Mansfield Madison High al Fendrick Tom Bender The Chieftains Mt. Gilead McArthur High School

Woodgeard Arrested on Assault Charge in Benton Township

Charles Woodgeard of Goose Creek Benton Township was arrested Monday afternoon by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith. Assault and battery will be the charge filed and will be heard today by Magistrate iS. B. Whitehart.

Logan Charles Woodgeard Goose Creek Benton Township Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith Is. B. Whitehart

Improvement of Team Expected by Coach

Logan Chieftains coach Tommy Bender remains confident after a 38 to 12 defeat at Marietta. Marshall and Snyder played capably as freshmen gained confidence, and the Bell twins Earl and Merl may contribute if they find their touch. Harold Saulters could earn regular action as reserves and freshmen show progress.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Tommy Bender Marietta Marshall Snyder Bell Twins Earl Mer Harold Saulters

Students Return Home for Holidays Across Campuses

College students travel home for the holidays as many will not arrive until late in the week. Ohio State University students finish examinations by Wednesday as they wrap up the term.

Logan Ohio State University

Santa to Visit Maccabees and Community Groups

Santa Claus is scheduled to appear at the Maccabees meeting this evening with daily bookings from the Chamber of Commerce. Through the week and up to Christmas he will visit youngsters on Main Street by day and members of schools lodges organizations and clubs in the evenings.

Logan Santa Claus Maccabees Chamber of Commerce Main St

Interdenomination Dinner for Visiting Students Planned

An interdenominational gathering for students home from college is planned for Thursday evening December 29 at the Presbyterian Church. The dinner starts at 6 oclock followed by a social hour. Rev. Cecil H. Jones and church members are coordinating arrangements.

Logan The Presbyterian Church Cecil H. Jones

Armstrong visits Logan to see family in season

Harry Armstrong of Lebanon Tennessee, a Castle Heights Military School faculty member, is in Logan to visit his mother Mrs Mina Armstrong and other relatives during the holiday season.

Logan Harry Armstrong Lebanon, Tenn Mina Armstrong Armstrong Castle Heights Military School

Christmas Decoration Spreads Through Logan Homes

Mr and Mrs C W Shultz at 451 Henrietta Ave show festive decor while a city survey finds over 60 percent of homes lit for the season. Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity offers a cup for the best decorated residence with judging set for the end of the week.

Logan C. W. Shultz Henrietta Ave Phi Sigma Chi

Christmas Program Planned at Junior High School

Arrangements are under way for a student body Christmas program at the Junior High Friday afternoon before vacation. Principal H. E. Kirk reports the event is being organized by students.

Logan H. E. Kirk

White to Lancaster for C and O Railroad work

L. W. White of this city was called to Lancaster this week to fill in for L. D. Hanlin who is a car inspector there for the C. and O. Railroad.

Logan W. L. White Lancaster L. D. Hanlin C. and O. Railroad

Two Are Arrested by Sheriff Late Sunday

Sheriff Joe Farbearn stopped a southbound Route 75 pursuit and arrested John Thomas of Oak Hill for operating a motor vehicle under the influence and W H Thomas of New Straitsville for intoxication. The driver pled guilty, fined $100 and costs, and jailed 30 days with a six month driving suspension. his companion was fined $10 and costs at arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart.

Gan John Thomas Oak Hill W. H. Thomas New Straitsville Phil Henderson S. B. Whitehart

Fire Contained at Laurelville Residence

A fire from a defective flue damaged the home of Dwight Huggins in Laurelville. Flames reached the attic before firefighters controlled the blaze, causing an estimated 15 dollars in damage Monday morning.

Logan Dwight Huggins Laurelville

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